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Studying is vital to academic performance. At the dawn of a new school year, students get a fresh start to improve upon or continue strong their study habits. Teachers will be rolling out their curricula, and that may feel overwhelming. However, optimizing study skills can boost confidence in school and in areas outside of the classroom. These study tips can put students on a path for success.

Parents know that growing children need a lot of food. According to pediatric dietitian Hanna Leikin, MS, RD, CSP, LD, kids need a higher calorie demand per body weight compared to adults to support bone development, muscle growth and other bodily functions. Perhaps that's why it seems like a stocked refrigerator or pantry can become barren in just a few days when kids are in the house.
Children are frequently looking for snacks between meals, which means that parents need to have a variety of snack foods at the ready for their youngsters.

UTILITIES DIRECTOR. Although no official announcement has been made, Lee Brown, who held a similar position in neighboring Nashville is to take over the utilities director's job in Louisburg on Sept. 10. Brown became Nashville's utility director in August, 2019, and resigned in June of this year. He is originally from Minnesota and is married to Georgia Davis Brown of the Sandy Cross area of Nash County.

County resident Terry Satterwhite

As the Superintendent of Franklin County Schools, it is with great excitement and anticipation that I welcome our students, families, and staff back for the 2024-25 school year.
The start of a new academic year always brings a sense of renewed energy and optimism, and this year is no exception.
Our schools have already hit the ground running, and we are eager to embark on this journey with you.

Epsom, NC--Mary Leigh Ayscue Roberson, 73, passed away on August 26, 2024. Mary was born on September 4, 1950 to the late Charles T. and Ruth Divers Ayscue. In addition to her parents, Mary was preceded in death by her husband, Dennis Wayne Roberson.

SPRING HOPE, NC--Willis Warren Matthews, 84, of Spring Hope, died August 26, 2024 at his home. Willis was born on August 6, 1940 to the late William Warren and Lucille Hayes Matthews. In addition to his parents, Willis was preceeded in death by sisters, Barbara Holderfield, and Joyce Coats.

Nashville, NC--Funeral services for John Lynch, age 66, who died on Sunday, August 25, 2024, will be held 11 a.m., Saturday, August 31, from the Richardson Funeral Home Chapel in Louisburg with Rev. Christopher Hedgepeth officiating. Burial will follow in the St. Delight Baptist Church Cemetery.

Louisburg, NC - Funeral services for Eugene E. Martin, age 89, who died on Tuesday, August 27, 2024, will be held 2 p.m., Sunday, September 1, from the Richardson Funeral Home Chapel in Louisburg. Burial will follow in the Cemetery on the Hill.

HENDERSON, NC --Funeral services for James Allen Neal, age 59, who died on Wednesday, August 21, 2024, will be held 2 p.m., Saturday, August 31, from the Richardson Funeral Home Chapel in Louisburg with Rev. Carl Wardrett officiating. Burial will follow in the Richardson Family Cemetery.

FRANKLINTON, NC -- Funeral services for Keith "Moki" Hall, age 64, who died on Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2024, will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, Aug. 30, 2024 from the Richardson Funeral Home Chapel in Louisburg with Rev. K. G. Hall officiating.

RALEIGH, NC -- Funeral services for Zollie "Lil'one" Gibson, age 62, who died on Saturday, Aug. 24, 2024, will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2024 from the Richardson Funeral Home Chapel in Louisburg with Pastor Joseph Carter officiating.

Although it's been almost impossible not to enjoy this week's beautiful weather -- lower temperatures with lower humidity -- let's hope its not a warning of an early fall.
It's not that fall is a bad thing, after all it's one of the most enjoyable seasons of the year except when Mother Nature gifts us with a hurricane.
But fall is followed by . . . well, you know, and as a coldphobe, I dread the cold, wet and especially the frozen stuff!

BUNN -- Bunn High School couldn't have asked for a better scenario to begin the Morgan LaRoque Era.
Taking on rival Louisburg, the Ladycats opened their regular season volleyball action in style with a three-set victory over the Lady Warriors last Thursday at the Bunn Dome on the BHS campus.
Scores were 25-15, 25-14 and 25-19 in favor of the Ladycats to give LaRoque a victory in her first game as BHS' head volleyball coach.

LOUISBURG -- Franklin County put a price tag on delays to its plans for a new Bunn emergency communications tower when they approved $1 million in change orders.
In the fall of 2023, Bunn commissioners nixed the county's plans to erect a tower behind the Bunn Fire Department on Main Street.
The argued it was too close to an existing tower and didn't match development plans for downtown Bunn.

LOUISBURG -- Franklin County's animal services unit saw one more change at the top this week after its advisory board chair resigned.
Russell Bottom's letter of resignation from his post as chair of the County Animal Services Advisory Board was submitted on Monday -- two weeks after the state revealed that Franklin County improperly euthanized a dog and less than two weeks after Franklin County fired Lynn Bowling as its animal services director and two other employees.

Youngsville's Adam Depaolo tries to navigate an obstacle course wearing goggles that approximate the vision impairment of driving drunk. Rolesville Police Officer B. Strickland helps keep an eye on him. It was Youngsville's first time hosting a National Night Out event, partnering with Faith Baptist Church, which served as the site.

YOUNGSVILLE -- Traffic was the topic of at least four discussions during the most recent board of commissioners meeting.
First, Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization representatives presented the Blueprint for Safety Plan -- a regional plan designed to reduce serious injuries and fatalities on roadways within the region.

YOUNGSVILLE -- Town officials adopted a Parks and Recreation Master Plan that provides a rough outline of how they'd like to see the program grow -- including new facilities and staffing levels.
The plan, itself, would be a tool the town can use to secure the funding necessary to achieve those goals.

TRAFFIC INTERESTS. Brenda Landes with the Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization solicits public input on proposals to improve traffic in and around Youngsville.

LOUISBURG, NC - Tickets are now on sale now for Louisburg College's 67th Allen de Hart Concert Series. This year's series includes eight exciting performances from a wide variety of entertainers.
•The season kicks off on Friday, Sept. 27 with Extreme Escapes and Illusions, a show which mixes death-defying magic and thrills that leaves audiences not believing their own eyes. This show travels across the county performing over 300 dates a year.

Though commonly thought to be a vegetable, cucumber is a fruit. It's high in beneficial nutrients, as well as certain plant compounds and antioxidants that may help treat and even prevent some conditions.
Cucumbers are also low in calories and contain a good amount of water and soluble fiber, making them ideal for promoting hydration and aiding in weight loss.
The vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants in cucumber provide significant health benefits.

LOUISBURG -- A wreck on Bickett Boulevard last week sent eight people to the hospital with minor injuries.
According to authorities, Christopher Fogg, 60, of Louisburg, was traveling north on Bickett Boulevard just before 1 p.m. on Aug. 14 when he attempted to make a left turn onto Wade Avenue.

LOUISBURG -- A Lake Royale man was killed last week in a head-on collision.
Matthew Keenan, 45, was pronounced dead at the scene of the 8:30 a.m. crash on N.C. 39 between Bennett Perry and Dick Baker Road.
According to Trooper C.R. Lanham, John Truelove of Louisburg was traveling south on the two-lane roadway when he crossed the center line on Aug. 14.